Hokkaido北海道
Wakkanai 稚内市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
33,584
2030
(Projection)
27,636
▼ -17.7%
2040
(Projection)
22,449
▼ -33.2%
2050
(Projection)
17,716
▼ -47.2%
Other municipalities in Hokkaido (北海道)
Data Sources
- Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (e-Stat)（https://www.e-stat.go.jp/）
- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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About Wakkanai
Overview
Wakkanai (稚内市) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 33,584 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Wakkanai's population is expected to reach 27,636 by 2030 (-17.7%), 22,449 by 2040 (-33.2%), and 17,716 by 2050 (-47.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Wakkanai is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.